DENA 151 Dental Assisting Theory 2*

The student is introduced to the skills in chair side procedures and assisting in a variety of dental procedures. The student learns selected laboratory procedures including the proper use, maintenance, and safety of laboratory equipment.

Credits

2 Credits

Prerequisite

BIOL 105, DENA 101, DENA 101C, DENA 101L, DENA 103, DENA 115L, DENA 135 and DENA 142

Corequisite

DENA 151L and DENA 151C

DENA 151Dental Assisting Theory 2*

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

2 Credits

Prerequisite Narrative

BIOL 105, DENA 101, DENA 101C, DENA 101L, DENA 103, DENA 115L, DENA 135 and DENA 142

Corequisite Narrative

DENA 151L and DENA 151C

III. Catalog Course Description

The student is introduced to the skills in chair side procedures and assisting in a variety of dental procedures. The student learns selected laboratory procedures including the proper use, maintenance, and safety of laboratory equipment.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Identify dental handpieces and correctly attach them to the dental unit.
• Identify restorative instruments.
• Identify hand (manual) cutting instruments.
• Use a dental instrument intraorally.
• Demonstrate the proper use of a dental mirror.
• Use the dental mirror intraorally.
• Demonstrate preparation of anesthetic syringe.
• Describe methods used in pain management during dental procedures
• Identify injection sites
• Identify basic hygiene instruments.
• Identify types of dental dam clamps & instruments used in a dental dam procedure.
• Prepare a dental dam setup and place the dental dam on a manikin.
• Place and remove elastomeric orthodontic separators.
• Prepare the setup and assist an amalgam procedure.
• Demonstrate admitting and seating the patient.
• Identify accessory instruments and items.
• Identify accessories and correctly attach them to the low-speed handpiece.
• Identify various types of dental matrices.
• Demonstrate proper maintenance of the dental handpieces.
• Demonstrate the correct grasp and use for hand instruments.
• Assemble a universal retainer and matrix band.
• Demonstrate placement of sectional matrices.
• Describe types of local anesthetics.
• Identify instruments & materials for anesthetic set-up.
• Explain types of topical anesthetics and placement of topical anesthetics
• Demonstrate use and administration of nitrous oxide.
• Identify basic oral surgery instruments.
• Prepare the setup and assist a composite procedure.
• Transfer instruments using the two-handed technique.
• Transfer instruments using the single-handed technique.
• Identify basic endodontic instruments.
• Identify examination instruments.
• Identify rotary cutting instruments and correctly attach them to the appropriate dental handpiece or attachment.
• Demonstrate instrument transfer using a selection of instruments.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies